Cleeve Colts Warriors 4 vs 5 Cinderford Town Youth U11

Cleeve Colts Warriors hosted Cinderford Town Youth U11 Girls at Bishops Cleeve Parish Sports Field 7v7 #1 on 11 October 2026, with kick-off at 10:00am in a tightly contested 7-a-side friendly. The match ended 5-4 in favour of Cinderford after a pulsating 60 minutes plus added time, showcasing attacking flair and defensive resilience from both sides.

Cleeve Colts Warriors lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the right, centre and left, and a lone striker spearheading the attack. Clara Bernal took her place in goal, tasked with commanding the backline and organising the defence. Ruby Bradley-Iddles and Elsie Magovern formed the central defensive partnership, expected to provide solidity and thwart opposition advances. The midfield trio consisted of Lyla Penney on the right, Miah-Leigh Campbell centrally, and Sienna Lowndes on the left, all charged with linking defence and attack, supporting both offensively and defensively. Up front, Elsie Maskell-Burge led the line as the primary goal threat. The substitute available was Ruby Williams.

The match burst into life early on as Cleeve Colts Warriors took the lead in the fifth minute. Lyla Penney’s incisive delivery found Elsie Maskell-Burge, who clinically finished to open the scoring. Just three minutes later, the home side doubled their advantage when Sienna Lowndes provided a precise assist for Miah-Leigh Campbell to slot home, signalling a bright start for the hosts.

Cinderford Town responded swiftly, pulling a goal back in the ninth minute to keep the contest alive. However, Cleeve Colts Warriors restored their two-goal cushion within the next six minutes through a brace from Elsie Maskell-Burge, both times expertly set up by Sienna Lowndes. The striker’s sharp movement and clinical finishing made her a constant threat, while Lowndes’ creativity from the left flank was pivotal.

At the quarter-hour mark, a tactical substitution saw Ruby Williams replace right midfielder Lyla Penney, perhaps to inject fresh legs or adjust the midfield dynamics. The first half continued with Cleeve maintaining control, but the visitors were not to be underestimated.

By the 30th minute, another change saw Lyla Penney return to the field, this time replacing Sienna Lowndes on the left wing. This switch coincided with the half-time whistle, with the scoreline favouring Cleeve Colts Warriors 4-1.

The second half saw a marked shift in momentum as Cinderford Town Youth U11 Girls mounted a spirited comeback. They found the net in the 34th minute, narrowing the deficit to two goals. Shortly after, Cleeve Colts Warriors made a defensive substitution, bringing on Sienna Lowndes for Ruby Bradley-Iddles in the 38th minute, likely aiming to bolster midfield creativity or adjust defensive cover.

The visitors then unleashed a remarkable fightback, scoring three goals in quick succession between the 41st and 44th minutes, overturning the deficit and seizing a 5-4 lead. This flurry of goals demonstrated Cinderford’s resilience and attacking prowess, leaving the home side chasing the game in the closing stages.

Despite efforts from Cleeve Colts Warriors to find an equaliser, the match concluded with Cinderford Town Youth U11 Girls securing a narrow victory. The encounter was a thrilling display of youthful football, with both teams exhibiting skill, determination and tactical awareness throughout the 60 minutes.

Referee Ben Jones oversaw a competitive and fast-paced match, ensuring fair play and fluidity in this entertaining 7-a-side fixture at Bishops Cleeve.